Viva Riva! (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2010, Viva Riva! is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Djo Munga, running about 96 minutes. “Kinshasa is calling.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Riva is a small time operator who has just returned to his hometown of Kinshasa, Congo after a decade away with a major score: a fortune in hijacked gasoline. Wads of cash in hand and out for a good time, Riva is soon entranced by beautiful night club denizen Nora, the kept woman of a local gangster.
Who’s in it. Viva Riva! stars Patsha Bay as Riva, Manie Malone as Nora, Hoji Fortuna as César and Marlene Longange as Commandante, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Viva Riva! has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $43.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Viva Riva! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Viva Riva! tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Viva Riva! (2010)?
- In US, Viva Riva! is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Viva Riva! worth watching?
- Viva Riva! holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Viva Riva!?
- Viva Riva! stars Patsha Bay, Manie Malone, Hoji Fortuna, Marlene Longange and Diplome Amekindra.
- When was Viva Riva! released?
- Viva Riva! was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.